Man Pleads Guilty to Starting Wildfire While Cremating Dog

Man pleads to attempted arson in fire sparked by dog's cremation

The West End man accused of sparking the Bucktail Fire last year in an attempt to cremate his dog has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

Man pleads guilty to starting wildfire while cremating dog

By Christa Swanson Click here for updates on this story     MONTROSE COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado man pleaded guilty Wednesday to starting a wildfire that burned over 7,000 acres in Montrose County last year. Brent Garber was charged with second-degree arson, fourth-degree arson and third-degree trespassing in September for causing the Bucktail Fire, which started when he cremated his dog. The fire began 5 miles northeast of Nucla, Colo.…

Man takes deal, pleads guilty to starting Bucktail fire in Montrose County

A Colorado man took a deal and pleaded guilty Wednesday to starting a Montrose County wildfire last year while trying to cremate his dog, Rocket, according to court records. Brent Garber, 64, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted arson, a felony, court records show. He originally faced another three charges, including two counts of felony arson and one count of trespassing. The cremation-sparked Bucktail fire, one of Colorado’s largest wildfi…

Colorado man pleads guilty in wildfire started by cremation attempt

Brent Garber, 64, admitted to starting the Bucktail Fire while attempting to cremate his late dog, Rocket, using "wood and a flammable spray can."

Jury Convicts Justin Wayne Halstenberg of Starting the Line Fire

KBHR – Big Bear News – San Bernardino CA – A jury in San Bernardino County has convicted Justin Wayne Halstenberg, a Norco resident, of starting the Line Fire in Highland last year. The fire burned 44,000 acres and injured six firefighters. Halstenberg, 35, was found guilty on seven counts related to the Line Fire and two additional counts for another blaze. Charges include aggravated arson of forest land and possession of flammable materials. P…